Infiniti Q30, the other Class A

Two years after Infiniti will show its intention to participate in the popular compact segment the Q30 is here. The Daimler-Renault synergies is key to his development.

Long ago many lounges in between that Nissan's luxury arm designed primarily to Japan and the United States had shown us the Q30 concept his intentions to become stronger in Europe. The idea was established in the compact segment there carry their daring designs and quality finishes to compete with the renowned premium brands. And interestingly one of its main if not the main rival is a partner in this (and other) adventures. The synergy between Daimler and Nissan-Renault alliance has brought to the fore projects in which technology is shared and in this case the Q30 is used almost all the work developed by Mercedes in the third and successful generation of Class A .

The Infiniti Q30 project is based on the MFA platform developed by Mercedes for its front-wheel drive sedan with engine in transverse arrangement has a place ... where the engine of the Renault Megane 1.5 dCi. So technically the Q30 is a clone of the newly renovated Mercedes Class A. Mechanical supply is the same: in the Q30 will fuel the parent engine Mercedes 1.6 Turbo which unfolds in a version of 122 hp and over 156. also it has the 2.0 Turbo 211 hp. In block 2.2 Diesel 170 hp is also Mercedes and Renault 1.5 109 hp. The gearboxes has the mark of the star. Automatic dual-clutch 7-speed features and unlike the Class A circuit in the Infiniti Q30 selector lever occupies the traditional location on the center console when the Class is located on the steering rod. On the dashboard many switches steering wheel or pedals inevitably lead us to remind ourselves of the Class A and not necessarily before updating. Infiniti makes good the uniqueness of their designs and Q30 displays its own internal image.

Exterior the Q30 design also it makes possible the principal value of the brand. Few platitudes and many shades highlight his sportsmanship. In this sense Infiniti has defined a Sport trim which highlights even more their intentions with other bumpers skirts and finishes the grill. Curiously Infiniti Announces hips about 533 mm according to the Japanese above the average of the compact models making it easy to accommodate. Also the height of his body of 1.48 meters for the Sport trim and finished 1.50 for standard and premium luxury is above the average for the compact models on the market. A Class A has an approved height of 1.43 meters. Infiniti also announced a trunk with certain functional skills of 368 dm3 341 in Class A. The internal war is served. And it is yet to come a future Infiniti QX30 with the same base and the same intentions to compete "face to face" with the Mercedes GLA.